Quantity Surveyor

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established groundworks/civil subcontractor to hire a Quantity Surveyor for the London/Home Counties region. The role offers ownership of commercially driven projects with support from senior team members.

You will handle procurement, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts, ensuring profitable project delivery and strong subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with a specialist subcontractor - Groundworks, RC frame, concrete, civils or basement experience.
• Experience with subcontract procurement and account management.
• Understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and desire to develop.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects from procurement through to final account
• Subcontract procurement and package management
• Preparing valuations and payment applications
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Managing variations and changes
• Subcontractor account management
• Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial opportunities
• Monthly cost/value reconciliation
• Managing and negotiating subcontractor accounts
• Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual matters
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Cost reporting

Valuations

Final accounts

Negotiation

Communication

Project ownership

Job description

OCS are currently working with a well-established construction business with over 30 years of experience across groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, basements and civil engineering. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent role for an established QS who wants to take ownership of projects, but equally, the business is open to an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has gained solid subcontractor experience and is ready to step up to project level.

You will work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, taking responsibility for the commercial management of your projects while receiving support from experienced senior members of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of projects from procurement through to final account
• Subcontract procurement and package management
• Preparing valuations and payment applications
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Managing variations and changes
• Subcontractor account management
• Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial opportunities
• Monthly cost/value reconciliation
• Managing and negotiating subcontractor accounts
• Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual matters
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably

About You

We are interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors at different stages of their career. You could be:

• An experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to take ownership of projects.
• An Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has developed a strong commercial grounding and is now ready to step up into a project-level position with greater responsibility.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience with a specialist subcontractor - Groundworks, RC frame, concrete, civils or basement experience
• Experience with subcontract procurement and account management
• Understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and desire to develop

Why Consider This Opportunity

• The business has delivered major projects across London and the Home Counties, including high-rise RC frame schemes and complex basement projects. Its project portfolio includes both residential and non-residential developments.
• For an Assistant QS, this represents an opportunity to move into genuine project-level responsibility rather than simply remain in a supporting role.
• The company also places a strong emphasis on employee development, mentoring and training, with investment in career development and professional education forming part of its wider approach to developing its people